Description
This simple and delicious Cottage Cheese Bagel recipe uses only two main ingredients – self-rising flour and cottage cheese – to create a soft, high-protein bagel alternative. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these bagels can be customized with your favorite seasonings and toppings, then baked until golden brown for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Optional Ingredients
- 1 whisked egg (for brushing on top)
- Seasoning ideas: everything but the bagel seasoning, dried onion flakes, dried minced garlic, or cinnamon and sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your bagels evenly.
- Mix the dough: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cottage cheese and self-rising flour. Stir well using a spoon until the mixture starts to come together, then use floured hands to knead the dough. Add a little extra flour if the dough is too sticky to handle comfortably.
- Shape the bagels: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a bagel by either rolling into a ball, flattening it, and poking a hole in the center, or by rolling into a long log and connecting the ends. Ensure the holes are about the width of your finger since they will shrink during baking.
- Add seasonings (optional): If you’d like, brush the bagel tops with whisked egg to create a glossy finish and press your chosen seasonings into the dough.
- Arrange and bake: Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the bagels turn golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bagels to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings such as cream cheese, mashed avocado, fried egg, or peanut butter.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, add self-rising flour one tablespoon at a time until it is easy to work with.
- The hole in the bagel should be wide enough at first because it will shrink as it bakes.
- Brush with egg wash for a shiny crust and to help seasonings stick.
- These bagels are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings and seasonings to suit your taste.
